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dLAN

Wireless extender

Introduction

1.4 Sample applications

While it would be feasible to use the Wireless extender as a simple dLAN

WLAN adapter in combination with a variety of other network components,

devolo

markets other devices such as the dLAN

200 AV or the WLAN USB

Stick which are better suited for such applications. The dLAN

Wireless

extender comes into its own when interconnecting dLAN

and WLAN

networks:

1.4.1 dLAN

Wireless extender as an access point

By default, the dLAN

Wireless extender is set up to serve as a WLAN access

point for a dLAN

network connected via a power outlet, thus providing

access to other client devices such as laptops, desktop PCs and printers.

This is especially practical if not all client stations are within range of the

WLAN base station, for example if thick concrete walls are obstructing the

signal. With dLAN

, rooms can easily be connected via the power grid. A

dLAN

Wireless extender lets you quickly and easily turn any wall outlet into

a WLAN access point with excellent reception quality.

The illustration shows how two mobile notebooks can connect to the Internet

and to other PCs in the dLAN

home network via the Wireless extender.

1.4.2 dLAN

Wireless extender as a client

Alternatively, the dLAN

Wireless extender can be configured as a WLAN

client (see sections 3.4.3 and 5.2.1). In this case, the adapter establishes a